Air conditioning is a way of life for most people. With how hot living in an enclosed space becomes without cooling, you can’t afford to go without an air conditioner. That’s why the HVAC industry has a market size of $240.8 billion.
If you don’t want to experience more severe air condition problems, you need to know what to look for when your AC acts up. Below are five common AC problems every homeowner needs to know.
1. AC Constantly Runs
Your AC shouldn’t run all the time. It should hit the temperature on your thermostat and turn off until your house needs to be cooled again. If your AC runs all the time, it’s a sign something isn’t right.
Start by looking at your thermostat. A bad battery can throw things off and keep your AC constantly running. If your battery isn’t bad, you may have obstructions in your vents or other AC issues that a professional needs to check.
2. Leaking Water
A leaking AC unit happens when too much condensation builds up in your AC unit, and it can’t drain properly. This can occur in a few ways:
- Faulty evaporator core
- Cracked drain pan
- Clogged condensation line
To fix a leaky AC unit, you can replace a drain pan and clean a condensation line yourself. However, an evaporator core that doesn’t work right and freezes up is a more complex issue. You may need to call an AC repair technician to fix this problem.
3. No Cool Air
Do you feel warm air coming out of your air vents when it should be cool? That’s a sign that you have a problem with your AC unit or air ducts.
In many cases, the cause of warm air is a dirty AC filter. You should replace your filter every three months, so get a replacement if it’s been a while since you last replaced your AC filter.
If you have an obstruction in your air ducts, you’ll need a professional to help. Learn about this service to find out how a pro can solve the problem.
4. Refrigerant Leak
A refrigerant leak is one of the most severe problems an AC unit will experience. Refrigerant is responsible for helping cool air when it flows through the AC unit. If you have a bad hose or other faulty equipment, that refrigerant can leak into your home.
Refrigerant isn’t safe for humans, so it’s a hazard when this happens. Fixing refrigerant issues isn’t safe for homeowners to fix themselves either. Call an AC pro immediately to fix your leak and top off your AC refrigerant.
5. Strange Odors
You shouldn’t smell anything coming from your AC unit. Everything with an odor is contained in the system, so you should only hear a bit of noise when it runs. Otherwise, you won’t notice your AC.
If you smell something in your AC unit, it’s a sign that you have faulty equipment. In many cases, you’ll smell something burning. This happens when your electrical system has problems and burns, so you’ll need to call someone for a repair.
Don’t Ignore the Common AC Problems
You can’t afford for your AC to break down when you need it the most. Luckily, there are many common AC problems you can see that point to faulty AC units. Keep the issues above in mind to figure out when you have a broken AC unit and get it fixed.
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